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0101The First Brief1970060920150129/31 (BBC7)
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Rookie barrister Roger Thursby unwittingly aids a habitual fraudster.

Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was first published in 1955.

Legendary duo Frank Muir and Denis Norden adapted it for BBC TV in 1962. This gave Richard Briers his first regular starring role as idealistic young lawyer, Roger Thursby.

Roger Thursby - Richard Briers

Henry Blagrove - Richard Waring

Sally Mannering - Ann Davies

Grimes - John Glyn-Jones

Green - Kenneth Connor

The Judge - John Le Mesurier

Other parts played by:

Malcolm Hayes

Fredrick Treves

Adapted from the BBC TV scripts by Richard Waring

Restored from BBC Transcription Service tapes - originally edited for sale abroad.

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1970.

Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers

0102The Expert Witness1970061620150205 (BBC7)
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Faced with a case involving osteoarthritis, rookie barrister Roger Thursby must bone up on his medical knowledge.

Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was first published in 1955.

Adapted for radio from Frank Muir & Denis Norden's BBC TV scripts by Richard Waring.

Roger Thursby - Richard Briers

Henry Blagrove - Richard Waring

Sally Mannering - Ann Davies

Belkin - John Bresslin

Rennell - Robert Dorning

Eagler - Richard Caldlcot

The Judge - John Le Mesurier

Other parts played by:

Malcolm Hayes

Fredrick Treves

Clifford Norgate

Restored from BBC Transcription Service tapes - originally edited for sale abroad.

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1970.

Rookie barrister Roger Thursby must gear up for a medical case. With Richard Briers.

Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers

0103Breach Of Contract1970062320150212 (BBC7)
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Rookie barrister Roger Thursby must defend a women being sued by a pop star over a pup.

Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was first published in 1955.

Adapted for radio from Frank Muir & Denis Norden's BBC TV scripts by Richard Waring.

Roger Thursby - Richard Briers

Henry Blagrove - Richard Waring

Grimes - John-Glyn Jones

Sally Mannering - Ann Davies

Mandy McCloud - Aimi Macdonald

The Judge - Richard Wattis

Mrs Thursby - Jean Anderson

Kitty Doyle - Ann Wain

Other parts - John Bentley

Producer: David Hatch

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1970.

Rookie barrister Roger Thursby must defend a woman being sued by a pop star over a pup.

Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers

0104Judgement Summons1970063020150219 (BBC7)
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Rookie barrister Roger Thursby finds himself defending a fortunate debtor.

Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was first published in 1955.

Adapted for radio from Frank Muir & Denis Norden's BBC TV scripts by Richard Waring.

Roger Thursby - Richard Briers

Henry Blagrove - Richard Waring

Grimes - John Glyn-Jones

Sally Mannering - Ann Davies

Judge Perkins - Thorley Walters

Mr Starling - John Junkin

Mrs Starling - Denise Coffey

Other parts played by:

Patricia Gallimore

Alan Barry

John Gabriel

Malcolm Hayes

Audio from restored from BBC Transcription Service tapes - originally edited for sale abroad.

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1970.

Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers

0105Counsel's Opinion1970070720150226 (BBC7)
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Can rookie barrister Roger Thursby stop a leak of confidential information?

Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was first published in 1955.

Adapted for radio from Frank Muir & Denis Norden's BBC TV scripts by Richard Waring.

Roger Thursby - Richard Briers

Grimes - John-Glyn Jones

Sally Mannering - Ann Davies

Mrs Pieman - Frances Bennett

Mrs Mannering - Betty Cooper

Other parts played by:

Patricia Gallimore

Malcom Hayes

Audio restored from BBC Transcription Service tapes - originally edited for sale abroad.

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1970.

Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers

0106Special Damages1970071420150305 (BBC7)
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New barrister Roger Thursby reckons he's got an easy case, but has he?

Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was first published in 1955.

Adapted for radio from Frank Muir & Denis Norden's BBC TV scripts by Richard Waring.

Roger Thursby - Richard Briers

Henry Blagrove - Richard Waring

Sally Mannering - Ann Davies

Chapfield - Patrick Cargill

Grimes - John Glyn-Jones

Coles - James Beck

Judge Harcourt - Basil Dignam

Other parts played by:

Alan Barry

Malcolm Hayes

Frederick Treves.

Restored from BBC Transcription Service tapes - originally edited for sale abroad.

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1970.

Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers

0107Separation Order1970072120150312 (BBC7)
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Can Roger overcome a conflict of interests when his girlfriend asks for legal advice?

Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was first published in 1955.

Adapted for radio from Frank Muir & Denis Norden's BBC TV scripts by Richard Waring.

Roger Thursby - Richard Briers

Henry Blagrove - Richard Waring

Sally Mannering - Ann Davies

Grimes - John Glyn Jones

Fred Tanner - James Beck

Mr Trench - Blake Butler

Mrs Trench - Liz Fraser

The Magistrate - Frank Thornton

Other parts played by:

Malcolm Hayes

Alan Barry

Restored from BBC Transcription Service tapes - originally edited for sale abroad.

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1970.

Can Roger overcome a conflict of interest when his girlfriend asks for legal advice?

Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers

0108Reasonable Doubt1970072820150319 (BBC7)
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Can rookie barrister Roger Thursby cope with his first case using a jury?

Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was first published in 1955.

Adapted for radio from Frank Muir & Denis Norden's BBC TV scripts by Richard Waring.

Roger Thursby - Richard Briers

Henry Blagrove - Richard Waring

Sally Mannering - Ann Davies

Grimes - John Glyn-Jones

Other parts played by:

Sam Kydd

Malcolm Hayes

Peter Jones

Restored from BBC Transcription Service tapes - originally edited for sale abroad.

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1970.

Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers

0109With Use Of Bath1970080420150326 (BBC7)
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Barrister Roger Thursby is caught between a landlord and his tenant.

Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was first published in 1955.

Adapted for radio by Richard Waring from the BBC TV scripts written by Frank Muir and Denis Norden.

Roger Thursby - Richard Briers

Henry Blagrove - Richard Waring

Sally Mannering - Ann Davies

Grimes - John Glyn-Jones

Mrs Butler - Patsy Rowlands

Wilson - Robert Dorning

Alec - Malcolm Hayes

Guest stars:

Butler - Deryck Guyler

The Judge - Nicholas Phipps

Restored from BBC Transcription Service tapes - originally edited for sale abroad.

Produced by David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1970.

Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers

0110Without Due Care1970081120150402 (BBC7)
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Barrister Roger Thursby defends an accident-prone artist.

Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was first published in 1955.

Adapted for radio by Richard Waring from the BBC TV scripts written by Frank Muir and Denis Norden.

Roger Thursby - Richard Briers

Henry Blagrove - Richard Waring

Sally Mannering - Ann Davies

Ford O'Hara - Jon Pertwee

Grimes - John Glyn-Jones

Butterworth - Dennis Ramsden

Other parts played by:

John Bryning

Sonia Fraser

Leslie Heritage

Restored from BBC Transcription Service tapes - originally edited for sale abroad.

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1970.

Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers

0111Solicitor's Instructions1970081820150409 (BBC7)
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Barrister Roger Thursby takes on an elaborate drink-driving case.

Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was first published in 1955.

Adapted for radio by Richard Waring from the BBC TV scripts written by Frank Muir and Denis Norden.

Henry Blagrove - Richard Briers

Grimes - John Glyn-Jones

Sally Mannering - Ann Davies

Tewkesbury - James Hayter

The Magistrate - Geoffrey Sumner

Other parts played by:

Alan Barry

Ronald Forfar

John Gabriel

Leslie Heritage

Restored from BBC Transcription Service tapes - originally edited for sale abroad.

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1970.

Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers

0112Special Examiner1970082520150416 (BBC7)
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Barrister Roger Thursby is sent to Rome to check on a case.

Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was first published in 1955.

Adapted for radio by Richard Waring from the BBC TV scripts written by Frank Muir and Denis Norden.

Roger Thursby - Richard Briers

Henry Blagrove - Richard Waring

Sally Mannering - Ann Davies

Nina Zoffany - Fenella Fielding

Chapfield - Terence Alexander

Restored from BBC Transcription Service tapes - originally edited for sale abroad.

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1970.

Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers

0113Counsel For The Prosecution1970090120150423/25 (BBC7)
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Rookie barrister Roger Thursby confronts a fearsome judge.

Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was first published in 1955.

Adapted for radio by Richard Waring from the BBC TV scripts written by Frank Muir and Denis Norden.

Judge Duncannon - Andrew Cruickshank

Spicer - Roy Kinnear

Grimes - John Glyn-Jones

Sally Mannering - Ann Davies

Mrs Thursby - Jean Anderson

Hindmouth - John Baker

Other parts:

Alan Barry

Hector Ross

Frederick Treves

Restored from BBC Transcription Service tapes - originally edited for sale abroad.

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1970.

Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers

0201Look It Up1971071320120210/11 (BBC7)
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Newly qualified lawyer Roger Thursby annoys his girlfriend Sally over a dispute involving a husband and wife.

Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, Terence Alexander as Henry Blagrove, John Glyn-Jones as Grimes, Julia Lockwood as Sally, Ronald Adam as the Chairman and Arthur Mullard as Briggs. All other parts by Sean Arnold, Douglas Blackwell and Patrick Tull.

Written by Henry Cecil and Basil Dawson.

Published in 1955, Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was adapted first for TV in 1962 by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. It provided the first regular starring role for Richard Briers, who later reprised his role of the idealistic young lawyer Roger Thursby for BBC Radio between 1970 and 1972.

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1971.

Newly qualified lawyer Roger annoys his girlfriend Sally by defending a wife-beater.

Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers

0202Tell 'em The Tale1971072020120217/18 (BBC7)
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Newly qualified lawyer Roger Thursby's got an appointment with his boss, but worries in case there's bad news...

Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, John Glyn-Jones as Grimes, Julia Lockwood as Sally and Bridget Armstrong as Joy. All other parts by Sean Arnold, Douglas Blackwell and Patrick Tull.

Written by Henry Cecil and Basil Dawson.

Published in 1955, Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was adapted first for TV in 1962 by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. It provided the first regular starring role for Richard Briers, who later reprised his role of the idealistic young lawyer Roger Thursby for BBC Radio between 1970 and 1972.

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1971.

Lawyer Roger has an appointment with his boss, but worries in case the news is bad.

Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers

0203Statistics1971072820120224/25 (BBC7)
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Lawyer Roger has a bad day at the races, thanks to Joy's Uncle.

Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, Terence Alexander as Henry Blagrove, Julia Lockwood as Sally, Bridget Armstrong as Joy, John Le Mesurier as the Judge, Richard Wattis as Trent and Malcolm Hayes as the Commentator.

All other parts by Michael Kilgarriff.

Written by Henry Cecil and Basil Dawson.

Published in 1955, Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was adapted first for TV in 1962 by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. It provided the first regular starring role for Richard Briers, who later reprised his role of the idealistic young lawyer Roger Thursby for BBC Radio between 1970 and 1972.

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1971.

Lawyer Roger has a bad day at the races, thanks to Joy's uncle. From July 1971.

Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers

0204In And Out1971080320120302/03 (BBC7)
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Lawyer Roger sets out to defend a prisoner overly fond of life behind bars.

Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, Julia Lockwood as Sally, Bridget Armstrong as Joy, James Beck as Newman and Basil Dignam as the Judge.

Others parts by William Fox Leslie Heritage and Michael Kilgarriff.

Written by Henry Cecil and Basil Dawson.

Published in 1955, Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was adapted first for TV in 1962 by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. It provided the first regular starring role for Richard Briers, who later reprised his role of the idealistic young lawyer Roger Thursby for BBC Radio between 1970 and 1972.

Producer: David Hatch

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1971.

Lawyer Roger tries to defend a prisoner overly fond of life behind bars.

Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers

0205Polite Notice1971081020120309/10 (BBC7)
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Parking his car lands bungling barrister Roger in a jam.

Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, John Glyn-Jones as Grimes, Julia Lockwood as Sally, Bridget Armstrong as Joy, David Jason as Bannister, Gerald Cross as the Judge.

Others parts by Sean Arnold and Douglas Blackwell.

Written by Henry Cecil and Basil Dawson.

Published in 1955, Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was adapted first for TV in 1962 by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. It provided the first regular starring role for Richard Briers, who later reprised his role of the idealistic young lawyer Roger Thursby for BBC Radio between 1970 and 1972.

Producer: David Hatch

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1971.

Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers

0206Circling The Square1971081720120316/17 (BBC7)
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Lawyer Roger Thursby defends an author whose publisher refuses to print his new book.

Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, John Glyn-Jones as Grimes, Julia Lockwood as Sally, Bridget Armstrong as Joy, Bill Wallis as Denton and Robert Dorning.

Others parts by Douglas Blackwell.

Written by Henry Cecil and Basil Dawson.

Published in 1955, Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was adapted first for TV in 1962 by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. It provided the first regular starring role for Richard Briers, who later reprised his role of the idealistic young lawyer Roger Thursby for BBC Radio between 1970 and 1972.

Producer: David Hatch

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1971.

Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers

0207In Reverse1971082420120323/24 (BBC7)
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Lawyer Roger Thursby is touting for work, meaning some sweet-talking to both Joy and Sally.

Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, Julia Lockwood as Sally, Bridget Armstrong as Joy, Blake Butler as Alec, Nigel Pegram as Biggs and Andrew Cruickshank as the Judge.

All other parts played by Gerald Cross, William Fox, Garard Green and Peter Tuddenham.

Written by Henry Cecil and Basil Dawson.

Published in 1955, Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was adapted first for TV in 1962 by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. It provided the first regular starring role for Richard Briers, who later reprised his role of the idealistic young lawyer Roger Thursby for BBC Radio between 1970 and 1972.

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1971.

Lawyer Roger is touting for work, which means some sweet-talking to both Joy and Sally.

Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers

0208But...1971083120120330/31 (BBC7)
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Juggling cases and girlfriends, barrister Roger has trouble with toggles and grommets.

Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, John Glyn-Jones as Grimes, Julia Lockwood as Sally, Bridget Armstrong as Joy and Brian Oulton as the Judge.

All other parts played by William Fox, Garard Green and Peter Tuddenham.

Written by Henry Cecil and Basil Dawson.

Published in 1955, Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was adapted first for TV in 1962 by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. It provided the first regular starring role for Richard Briers, who later reprised his role of the idealistic young lawyer Roger Thursby for BBC Radio between 1970 and 1972.

Producer: David Hatch

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1971.

Juggling his cases and girlfriends, barrister Roger has trouble with toggles and grommets.

Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers

0209Disqualified1971090720120406/07 (BBC7)
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Bad driving results in a near miss for barrister Roger Thursby.

Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, Julia Lockwood as Sally, John Barron as the Judge, Peter Jones as Piper, Garard Green as Sharp and John Ruddock as Smith.

Written by Henry Cecil and Basil Dawson.

Published in 1955, Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was adapted first for TV in 1962 by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. It provided the first regular starring role for Richard Briers, who later reprised his role of the idealistic young lawyer Roger Thursby for BBC Radio between 1970 and 1972.

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1971.

Bad driving results in a near-miss for barrister Roger.

Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers

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Both of barrister Roger Thursby's girlfriends, Sally and Joy attempt to get him some work.

Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, John Glyn-Jones as Grimes, Julia Lockwood as Sally, Bridget Armstrong as Joy, Blake Butler as Alec and James Hayter as Tewksbury.

Other parts played by Garard Green and John Ruddock.

Written by Henry Cecil and Basil Dawson.

Published in 1955, Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was adapted first for TV in 1962 by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. It provided the first regular starring role for Richard Briers, who later reprised his role of the idealistic young lawyer Roger Thursby for BBC Radio between 1970 and 1972.

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1971.

Both of barrister Roger's girlfriends attempt to get him some work.

Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers

0211A Jewel Of A Husband1971092120120420/21 (BBC7)
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There is double trouble for barrister Roger Thursby in a case of bigamy.

Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, John Glyn-Jones as Grimes, Julia Lockwood as Sally, Bridget Armstrong as Joy, Jean Anderson as Mrs Thursby, Barbara Windsor as Mrs Grant, Frank Thornton as the Judge, John Bluthal as Mr Grant and Peter Tuddenham as Alec.

Written by Henry Cecil and Basil Dawson.

Published in 1955, Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was adapted first for TV in 1962 by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. It provided the first regular starring role for Richard Briers, who later reprised his role of the idealistic young lawyer Roger Thursby for BBC Radio between 1970 and 1972.

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1971.

There is double trouble for barrister Roger in a bigamy case.

Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers

0212Keeping It Warm1971092820120427/28 (BBC7)
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Will barrister Roger manage to make up with girlfriend Sally?

Starring Richard Briers as Roger Thursby, John Glyn-Jones as Grimes, Julia Lockwood as Sally, Jean Anderson as Mrs Thursby, Norman Bird as Brigstocke, John Gabriel as Lowthwaite, Francis de Wolff as Mr Justice and Peter Tuddenham as the Lord Justice.

Written by Henry Cecil and Basil Dawson.

Published in 1955, Henry Cecil's comic legal novel Brothers in Law was adapted first for TV in 1962 by Frank Muir and Denis Norden. It provided the first regular starring role for Richard Briers, who later reprised his role of the idealistic young lawyer Roger Thursby for BBC Radio between 1970 and 1972.

Producer: David Hatch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1971.

Will barrister Roger manage to make up with Sally?

Richard Briers stars as Roger Thursby, a young barrister in his first year in chambers